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The Theater and the Storyteller: Exploring the Art of Storytelling in Performance
The article discusses the development and existence of theater within Arab culture and its historical emergence, noting that theater appeared late in the region compared to ancient civilizations like Greece and Rome. It explains that the word "theater" in the Arabic language originally related to meanings associated with animals and beasts, and that the concepts of "theater" and "drama" are not originally connected to human arts; rather, they were used after distortion through European translations. The article also mentions that Arabs' understanding and development of theater were delayed due to their culture, which focused on rote memorization and oratory, instead of dialogue and open discussion. The Arab society traditionally used oratory and speeches as ready-made tools for control and guidance, not for free dialogue. In conclusion, the article links the history and development of theater to the environment of governance and tyranny, highlighting that puppet theater was the only means through which an image of theatrical art appeared in the region, due to rulers' and priests' fear of a human theater that expresses authenticity and freedom.
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